- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: S&P Books, Nashville, TN, U.S.A.S&P Books
AbeBooks seller since September 21, 2026
Condition: Used - Fine
£ 66.20
Quantity: 1 available
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A handsome 1980 Easton Press Collector’s Edition of Rudyard Kipling's classic The Jungle Books, illustrated by renowned British artist David Gentleman, with an introduction by Bonamy Dobrée. Open to reasonable offers. Feel free to use the "Contact Seller" feature to reach out. This striking edition is bound in full genuine green leather with elaborate gilt bamboo and foliage decoration to the covers and spine, raised bands, and gilt lettering. Features include gilt page edges, moiré silk endpapers, and a silk ribbon page marker. The book was published as part of Easton Press's celebrated “100 Greatest Books Ever Written” collection. The volume contains selections from both The Jungle Book and The Second Jungle Book, including the famous Mowgli stories, together with the other tales selected for this edition. David Gentleman's illustrations complement the text throughout. The book is clean, tight, and square, with attractive green leather and bright gilt decoration. The gilt page edges remain very nice. There is some light cosmetic wear to the leather at the extremities and minor age-related toning to portions of the gilt page edges, but overall this is a very attractive collector's copy. Beautifully preserved leather binding with bright gilt decoration. Binding is tight and square. Text is clean and appears unmarked. Gilt page edges, moiré endpapers, and ribbon marker are present. Minor rubbing/wear at the extremities and light age-related toning to portions of the gilt page edges. No dust jacket, as issued. Bibliographic Details Author: Rudyard Kipling Title: The Jungle Books Illustrator: David Gentleman Introduction: Bonamy Dobrée Publisher: The Easton Press, Norwalk, Connecticut Publication Date: 1980 Edition: Collector's Edition Series: The 100 Greatest Books Ever Written Binding: Full genuine green leather Pages: 383 pp. Features: Raised bands, gilt decoration, gilt page edges, moiré silk endpapers, silk ribbon marker Illustrations: Illustrated by David Gentleman Language: English.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Jungle Books
- Author
- Rudyard Kipling
- Publisher
- Easton Press
- Publication year
- 1980
- Condition
- Fine
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Illustrator
- David Gentleman
- Item weight
- 4 pounds
- Dimensions
- 8.5 inches width by 10.5 inches height by 2 inches depth
- Seller catalogs
- Easton Press
S&P Books
Nashville, TN, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since September 21, 2026
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 5 to 14 business days | 3 to 6 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 2.27 | £ 4.16 |
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Store description
Welcome to S&P Books. We specialize in collectible and distinctive books, with a particular focus on Easton Press and Heritage Press editions, signed and limited editions, fine press books, art and photography, and vintage periodicals. Each book is individually examined and described, with photographs provided whenever useful to show binding, condition, edition points, signatures, and other important details. We welcome questions and are happy to provide additional photographs or information on collectible items. Open to reasonable offers. Feel free to use the "Contact Seller" feature to reach out. Thank you for visiting S&P Books.…
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